Master of Music in Music Education
This concentration is designed for persons who hold a Bachelor's degree in Music or Music Education and certification to teach music in the public schools. Students seeking initial certification should consult with the coordinator of music education about additional requirements.
Entrance Requirements
- An audition in the area of performance and interview with the Coordinator of the Music Education area are required prior to admission. An audition in person is preferable, but if this is not possible a sound recording may be submitted.
- Applicants should have completed a Bachelor's degree in music from an accredited institution with course work equivalent to that in Bachelor's degrees conferred by the University of Tennessee.
- Diagnostic examinations in music theory, ear training, and musicology must be taken by all entering students before registering for courses. If deficiencies are detected, specific courses may be recommended or required.
| Description | Course Name | Hours |
| Music Bibliography | MUSC 510 | 3 |
| Music Theory Elective | MUTH 500 level or MUSC 520 – Styles | 3 |
| Musicology Elective | MUCO 500 level | 3 |
| Foundations of Music Education | MUED 510 | 3 |
| Research in Music Education | MUED 520 | 3 |
| Electives* | 12 | |
| Thesis** | 6 | |
| Total | 33 | |
**Students will choose Electives from the following:
MUED 550 - Curriculum Dev. and Eval. in Music Ed
MUED 560 – Advanced Studies in General Music
MUED 570 – Studies in Multicultural Music
MUED 580 – Seminar in Music Education
MUED 590 – Special Topics in Music Education
MUTC 540 – Computer Music Transcription
MUVC 580 – Choral Literature I
MUVC 585 – Choral Literature II
MUVC 590 – Advanced Choral Conducting
500-level ensemble
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2-4
1-2
*Thesis Option
One of the following may be taken in lieu of the Thesis:
1. Conducting recital (2 hours) and four additional hours of electives (4 hours).
2. A research problem in Music Education – MUED 593 (3 hours), and three additional hours of electives (3 hours).
| Description | Course Name | Hours |
| Music Bibliography | Mus Gen 510 | 3 |
| Music Theory Elective | Mus Theory 500 level or Music General 520: Styles |
3 |
| Musicology Elective | Musicology 500 level | 3 |
| Foundations of Music Education | Mus Ed 510 | 3 |
| Research in Music Education | Mus Ed 520 | 3 |
| Instrumental Conducting | Mus Inst 490 | 3 |
| Electives** | Choose from list below | 6 |
| Applied Music | Mus Perf 400 or 500 level | 2 |
| Ensemble | Mus Ens 500 level | 2 |
| Thesis* | 6 | |
Total |
34 | |
**Students will choose Electives from the following:
Curriculum Development and Evaluation
Seminar in Music Education
Special Topics in Music Education
Special Problems in Music Education
Band History and Literature
Computer Music Transcription
Mus Ed 550
Mus Ed 580
Mus Ed 590
Mus Ed 593
Mus Inst 580-581
Mus Tech 540
*Thesis Option
One of the following may be taken in lieu of the Thesis:
1. Conducting recital (2 hours) and four additional hours in Music Education.
2. A research problem in Music Education (3 hours), and three
additional hours in Music Education.
| Description | Course Name | Hours |
| Music Bibliography | Mus Gen 510 | 3 |
| Music Theory Elective | Mus Theory 500 level or Music General 520: Styles |
3 |
| Musicology Elective | Musicology 500 level | 3 |
| *Music Education Electives | Choose from list below | 4 |
| Foundations of Music Ed | Mus Ed 510 | 3 |
| Analysis of Teaching for Professional Development | Mus Ed 574 | 2 |
| Clinical Studies | Mus Ed 591 | 4 |
| Internship | Mus Ed 575 | 12 (8,4) |
Total |
34 | |
**Students will choose Electives from the following:
Research in Music Education
Advanced Choral Conducting
Curriculum Development and Evaluation
Seminar in Music Education
Special Topics in Music Education
Special Problems in Music Education
Computer Music Transcription
Band History and Literature
Mus Ed 520
Mus Voc 590
Mus Ed 550
Mus Ed 580
Mus Ed 590
Mus Ed 593
Mus Tech 540
Mus Inst 580-581
The Internship year will consist of the following:
| Internship | Mus Ed 575 | 12 |
| Analysis of Teaching | Mus Ed 574 | 2 |
| Clinical Studies | Mus Ed 591 | 3 |
| Music Education Course work | 6 | |
| Total | 24 |
Entrance requirements, diagnostic examinations, and final requirements for this degree are the same as those required for the Master of Music degree with concentration in Music Education.
Final Requirements
- Comprehensive written and oral examinations.
- Thesis defense (thesis students only).
Remember, consult the University Graduate School's website for deadline dates and other important information.